How to Clean a Trumpet

[@benxvariety8878]

This video was part of my high school band assignment and I was expecting to be super bored but you blew me away. This video was great quality, informative, and deserving of more attention. Excellent job!

[@AmroMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@sirminimuffin4196]

I love how you explained all of this in a simple manner so even parents can clean their child’s trumpet!

[@TheGermieRuefas]

Yup! Mom cleaning out 8 year old sons trumpet here! Easiest instructional video to follow. Thank you!

[@_murdocsleftpinkietoe]

@@TheGermieRuefas 8?! 😭

[@yellowgirl273]

@@TheGermieRuefas how did it go? My 9yr old has strep but I’m scared to take apart and not be able to reassemble it LOL

[@sirminimuffin4196]

@@spikesandcurles961 I do clean my own trumpet… I just enjoyed how simple the way this guy explained it…..

[@spikesandcurles961]

@@sirminimuffin4196 I was talking to daisy. Sorry..

[@maxenglish5106]

Little added thing that I made a habit of doing - I always push all my slides all the way when I'm done playing. I find it helps to keep the slides from getting dusty, dirty, or dried out when the horn is in the case or sitting out

[@B.l.a.c.k_C.a.t.s]

First time cleaning my trumpet.. this really helped me out and it felt so great when the valves pushed down easily! Thanks!

[@antoniogerardo7696]

few times a week...i thought it would have been like a few times a year

[@juliansky5945]

I usually do it about once or twice a month. I never have the time or patience to do it more than twice a month.

[@redwingsfan1136]

I do it every couple years

[@barbertongold]

Ha! Or just when the air stops going through it

[@georgecansdale6741]

@@redwingsfan1136 same

[@clover-il7tf]

..i've never cleaned mine. ew.

[@LincolnVOS]

I play the guitar and I just got my first trumpet a few days ago. Let me tell you, I've never taken so much care of my instrument and it really blows my mind all the little things you gotta watch out for with the trumpet. Your video was super helpful and easy to understand, so thanks a million for that!

[@general5104]

Savor the years that you CAN play the guitar! After using an impact gun in my electrical work for 37+ years, I had to have Carpal Tunnel surgery, both wrists; and it stopped my guitar playing ! Now, since I love playing music, I'm teaching myself trumpet.

[@LincolnVOS]

@@general5104 Thanks a lot for the reminder, General. It´s crazy how we can take things for granted. I´m sorry to hear about your not being able to play the guitar any longer, but I´m glad you can continue to experience and create music in new ways. It´s been 10 months since my original comment now, so I got a little better at playing the trumpet by now. Here´s a piece of advice for you in case you need it; cover most of the mouthpiece with your lower lip, leaving just a little space for the upper lip. Don´t buzz your lips, just gently press the trumpet against your lips. Start with no pressure at all and gently blow air through the trumpet, then add a little pressure little by little until you create a note, whatever that note is. If you want to go higher, close your lips ever so slightly. If you want to go lower, open your lips ever so slightly. If you can already hit high and low notes, then it´s better if you just dismiss this advice so that it doesn´t mess with your technique. In case you´re having issues hitting high and low notes, though, I hope you find this helpful. Either way, don´t you stop making music, General.

[@chasestandrew3594]

Same

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

I bought a trumpet and watched this video and some others. I learned a lot that i needed to know but it's not the whole story. Every time you play, you have to clean it but i thought it was maybe at the weekends and a strip-down and bath maybe twice a year. It's not all that clear and i was getting fed up with notes failing, can't get the practice in for the embouchure, play my exercise tunes etc. because the thing was always "crapping out" - and I thought it was me. There's a thing called a "trumpet swab" which is a bit like a pull-through or "snake". It's made of silk or chamois leather and feeds through the lead pipe and the lead slide after playing to thoroughly, quickly clean and dry everything. Much better than the pull-through "brushy thing". Do the mouthpiece as well with a little brush and it takes care of this much more easily and quickly. I can make progress now and i wonder why these videos aren't telling us about this part of cleaning a trumpet - loads of players do it. Anyway, they aren't expensive, easily available from any brass supplier so buzz it up on Google and take a look - trumpet swab - if you're having similar bother.

[@ukukukuku]

"Have a musical day", what a beautiful saying.

[@patrycjam]

Dzięki za film. Syn mi sfiksował na punkcie trąbki, ale jest zamały, żeby ją samodzielnie wyczyścić. Bardzo pomogłeś. :) All best

[@tacoyessaa9787]

Been playing for 7 years and never cleaned one of my two trumpets😬 I think it's about time to do it

[@markgeorge2200]

lmao same situation never cleaned one of my trumpets till I was like 5 years in, now I kinda have to do it now since Its been awhile

[@Cayla_theHufflepuff]

Yeahhhh I had one trumpet and I never cleaned it since I had gotten it (6th grade) and one of my friends cleaned it for me in my freshman year. He said it was disgusting. I got a new trumpet tho

[@jordanwalker3051]

I’m getting into trumpets and my siblings played the vola and stuff imma clean mines every 2 weeks

[@Brickswol]

I started on one of my schools dirty ones so when I got my own I cleaned that thing every two weeks. But, I was different, totally obsessed with the trumpet. I think I'm gonna start playing again when my braces are off.

[@MaxMax-ft2fv]

@@Brickswol you can play with braces it may be a bit uncomfortable but you can

[@thebackyardoperation7777]

This was my first time cleaning my trumpet. Great tutorial, really helped!

[@isabellavalencia1258]

how long should we soak our trumpet. I didn't realize we were supposed to clean it and I have had mine for about 3 years?

[@hyperstargaming6150]

30 minutes is usually really good. Valves are the tricky to clean, so be careful. You don’t want to ruin any parts and need to buy replacements if you can help it.

[@KoolKat_YT]

I just got my first professional trumpet-- a silver Xeno, and this video is so straightforward and eays to understand while also making sure to cover everything you need to know. I plan to clean my trunpet probably every week or 2, and this video really helped. The other ones only stressed me out about the things I can do wrong.

[@Freemansrus]

Hi thanks for the vid. Would you be able to do a longer video explaining the bit where you open the silver things on the side of the case? I have a trumpet I want to clean but I just cannot seem to be able to get passed this bit because you kinda went a bit quick at that point in the video. 0:17 is the important bit. Thanks

[@papabear4040]

He forgot to mention that if your raw brass slides are turning a dark color, you can clean them easily with Brasso available in many stores.

[@Kirisame312]

Wish I had seen this back in high school. While I eventually learned cleaning techniques, this would have saved me quite a few complications. Thanks for sharing!

[@CooperF-p2u]

I am in middle school and my trumpet sounded bad until I watched this video so thank you so much

[@CooperF-p2u]

everyone sub and like to this guy. he deserves it

[@B_Chanslor]

This is a great video. When pulling out the slides should any de-greaser be used to clean then, or is a simple wipedown sufficient?

[@vikinghero554]

I was bouta just throw my whole trumpet in the bath tub 😂. Thanks for the informative vid!

[@melindah4456]

Excellent video! My son just began playing the trumpet and this made it so easy to understand what to do to clean it.

[@PDawg2017]

I just started band and this tutorial really helped! It was informative and well made! Thx!

[@Tube-bank]

Great video, thank you. Is there a risk of damaging the pads in the water keys when immersing the body of the trumpet? Thanks, Peter

[@ukrainiansturgeon8561]

Thanks! Me playing trumpet currently sounds like a dying canadian goose, so this was a very helpful video!

[@bazzad81]

Great video, really easy to follow, just want to check before I make a mistake.. When cleaning the slides, do you push the snake right the way through? Why not push the snake all the way through to the valve casings?... won't that just push the buildup around in the tubing??

[@PancakePerson9]

Thank you for the video, it’s great! I was having trouble playing my trumpet (keep in mind it’s a school trumpet) so I ordered some cleaning supplies and looked up a video. And bro I don’t know the last time my trumpet was cleaned but there was black film coming out of the tubes 😭

[@felipemontes3933]

Awesome, can't wait to try it and see how I do as I'm still a newbie 😊

[@thesmeckle2308]

This was what I was looking for but my trumpet is old as dirt... I inherited from my cousin so it is pretty hard to take apart all those parts. Can you do a video on how to take out all the parts plz?

[@ultrafire4239]

I’ve had my trumpet for about a year and like a week ago I figured out I’m supposed to do it at least once ever the months and this really helped😁

[@RamsonHoliday]

Is it necessary to use warm water instead of just normal sink water?

[@Radio0081]

They assigned this vid in 6th grade and I'm in 8th still rewatching it it's very helpful thanks

[@Ratatouilleoullie]

people who come to this video about every year to relearn how to clean their trumpet 👇

[@IslaMartinez-s3i]

me blud

[@rosiescutt2323]

Thank you, the steps were very clear and precise, I will use this video to clean my trumpet. What sort of cloth were you using to wipe the excess grease and oil off?

[@nikkifrench9200]

Thank you for this I've never cleaned my trumpet before

[@doctorloquacious3970]

Thank you so much!! I’ve been needing to clean my trumpet, I’ll do it tommorow,should I ya a washcloth on my and wipe it down while it is underwater?

[@AmroMusic]

Yes! You can use a washcloth to gently wipe it down under water. Microfiber or scraps of a soft cotton shirt work too. The softer the better. Don't want to scratch it!

[@doctorloquacious3970]

AmroMusic thanks

[@Jewelmind]

Thank you, very helpful

[@AmroMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@bongobro2453]

Mans treating a trumpet like it’s gold lol

[@Misahurt785]

They are pretty expensive

[@Nobodyknows-r7v]

Good god this man takes better care of his trumpet than I do myself 🥲

[@bennetjoseph1956]

Great demonstration.thank you

[@unknown_10273]

i’m scared to clean it in case i lose a piece or mix them up

[@danielle8860]

i separate mine in different containers near the area i am working in, this helps a lot

[@chi-if7kv]

The bottom vavle is stuck i tried everything is it ok to clean it with the valve

[@blockyhour4224]

2:17 3rd valve is haunted

[@vikinghero554]

😂

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Definitely deserves a horror movie. XD

[@hannahkincaid5670]

What are you wiping down the slides and valves with?

[@trmp3tply3r3]

I'd assume a microfiber cloth

[@vidiupload4174]

Since valves give support to the valve casings, it's better to remove the slides first. Le$$ chance of damaging $omething in the proce$$.

[@sebastianmatos2266]

Thank u, but can u do a polish tutorial pls?

[@_murdocsleftpinkietoe]

Man.. I hate having to come back to this video every few months.

[@D4RTH-O]

Where do you find the Trumpet cleaning kit?

[@tracyzammit8427]

Fantastic video, really clear. Thank you so much. It saved us loads of money!

[@general5104]

EXCELLENT Advice. Thank You !!!

[@dinaeduplessis6279]

This was great advice and u made the steps very clear

[@kaleemkassam3813]

can't find your care kit

[@pockitmusic5054]

how long do you bath it for?

[@QAI2SCOOTZ]

Great! You have good quality great speaking and excellent learning for beginners great job amro music 🎺

[@koalagirl3669]

I was wondering how long I should let my trumpet soak in the water for, and if I don't have a mouth piece brush, is there something else that I can do to clean the mouth piece?

[@lolofriend4701]

thank you this made my trumpet more shiny and got rid of that marching band sweat

[@cassio-fm]

Excellent video. Almost ASMR

[@Freneticwaves]

After I let it soak , should I scrub while it’s wet or air dry it first?

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

While it's wet and put dish soap on the snake brush, otherwise it won't do much.

[@spikesandcurles961]

@@tamasfoldesi2358 thank you so much I was wondering this too

[@jerseysundevil9953]

Just do it when it’s still submerged

[@fernandosegovia3512]

I got my trumpet this morning should clean it now or only when it's dirty

[@johnathanjohnson8888]

When its dirty

[@ryanlewis2688]

My slides don’t move. What should I do

[@masonengland306]

RyRyGamer 06 take it to the shop

[@anthony.rt.]

Dude I'm in a high school band scratches represent our battle scars

[@AdlCon]

Literally!!!

[@AdlCon]

Also who has time to clean there trumpet multiple times a WEEK!!!! This is my first time cleaning it in a year!!!

[@DragonlordVAttv]

How long is a while

[@bazzad81]

It's exactly the length of time it takes to wrap a piece of string around a stick.

[@Veronica_Willykicker]

Is it the same with a mellophone

[@cookzii811]

i messed up the order on my valves arrangement is that fine?is there a vid that tells me what order they go back in?

[@AmroMusic]

The valve pistons are numbered and must be in the right casings for the trumpet to play; the valve closest to you when you play is #1. The middle is #2 and the one furthest away from you is #3. Apply a few drops of valve oil to each piston, turn it in its casing until you hear the valve guide click into place, and then screw down the valve cap.

[@mch1031]

oh youre doomed!! no just kidding, on valves there should be number - look for it... sometimes it is just bit hidden

[@markusthecarcass1071]

thank you for making this video i have a tru=mpet and i never new how to clean it:D

[@AbsolutelyNOW]

Wow very nice will do it

[@remledailyfrankiemattice2964]

This was very helpful! Thank you

[@TaylorCobb]

Nice and thorough tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

[@cindyreynolds1002]

I remember cleaning mine once. I was in high school. I think it’s time to clean it again.

[@lawrenced355]

My main slide can get stuck putting it back in the trumpet,what can I do?

[@alysonnunn4931]

Put lots of tuning slide grease on it

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

@@alysonnunn4931 It won't solve the problem. Only a chem clean will.

[@RichieCarterPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@fishguyaquatics226]

How do you dry the horn? I’m thinking of cleaning my trumpet today

[@claylikeleeno2633]

Make sure you also use q tips to clean your bottom valve caps

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

How much did all that cost for the cleaning supplies

[@TerraVibe86]

Does anyone know where to buy the kit?

[@omgitxalex3914]

what did you use to wipe the valves

[@barbertongold]

Great, v professional, thanks

[@benskramstad2607]

Thank you I puked in my trumpet and didn't want to pay $100 to clean it save me a lot!

[@ussarizona2201]

If a slide is stuck because it wasn’t cleaned what are you supposed to do? Can I still bathe it? Just curious so Just in case I forget.

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

If a slide is stuck, bring it to a professional. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.

[@ussarizona2201]

@@tamasfoldesi2358 like a person at the shop I got a trumpet from?

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

@@ussarizona2201 It depends. Some shops that sell instruments also repair them, but others don't. Best to look up who is considered to be the best instrument repair technician in your area.

[@ussarizona2201]

@@tamasfoldesi2358 thanks I’ll look out for people with this problem if there are any. And in case I forget cause I have a complicated schedule.

[@captainwillhem]

where can i find the cleaning kit?

[@gioveeroquevb]

how long do you soak it?

[@aubreemason-l7u]

does anyone know how long i should let it sit in the water for?

[@nathanr950]

What if the second valve tuning slide won’t come out?

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Take it to a professional.

[@nathanr950]

@@tamasfoldesi2358 already did, got fixed and returned to me in less than 3 weeks.

[@_amews_]

sooooo, I can't take all my slides out...is that a problem?

[@dristonowen7681]

Can we get a temp for luke worm

[@dinaeduplessis6279]

When I was cleaning out my trumpet, I saw on the thing on the bottom of where the valves go into had back stuff inside of it. What should I do?

[@AmroMusic]

Black stuff? You should definitely clean that out as well. Or bring it by your local repair shop if you're unsure of what to do.

[@dinaeduplessis6279]

AmroMusic Ok thank you!

[@amariandriley]

What happens of the slides don't come out

[@dominicaustin6016]

Did you put soap in that warm water? If so what kind? thanks! x

[@sihyunkim5840]

He used dish soap

[@pandaproductions3825]

so um, my trumpet hasnt been cleaned for 5 years and uh, should I get a new one ? or just clean it deeply?

[@Cayla_theHufflepuff]

I didn’t clean my trumpet for like 3 years and then one of my friends cleaned it for me so I think it’ll be ok if you clean it

[@makaylaclark196]

my 2nd valve slide won’t come out what do i do

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Bring it to a professional.

[@Phantom_Prodz]

I’m having trouble taking the slides out.

[@Pablo-on7xm]

Try pushing the valves down while taking them out

[@telordesuvage3072]

I’m in 11th grade and I started playing trumpet in 6th grade. I’ve never cleaned my trumpet fully. The only parts I have cleaned are the valves and the tuning slide. And I’ve only polished my trumpet once

[@maryssa6011]

What if my slides are stuck in place? My trumpet is over 20 years old and is very worn and needs attention.

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Bring it to a professional.

[@dusti27]

i was cleaning my trumpet and all was fine but i pulled it out of the water and it was wrinkly and something clear, maybe the varnish, was flaking off into my hands. did i soak it for too long? did i use too much soap? is the varnish saveable? someone help please

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Probably the water was too hot or too acidic/basic for some reason, but I doubt that. Probably the temperature was too high. Or it was lacquered poorly or it was just old and was going to come off anyways. Unfortunately the only option is to relacquer it.

[@Olmpog]

Thank you so mucu

[@isabelrhinehart7467]

I was never taught in school how to take proper care of my trumpet so this is going to be fun to see how messy it is. It’s also seriously scratched up on the outside 😭😅

[@ItzelWithThePretzel]

How do you deep clean the actual valves? My brother recently got a trumpet but the inside of the valves are gunky and have some green splotches in it. I can't find anything that provides how to clean them besides cleaning the outside with a cloth. Will he need new valves?

[@trmp3tply3r3]

You can just deconstruct the valves, remove the felts and springs, then clean it like the rest of the trumpet

[@skyjeaux5323]

Hey Ik this is kinda a late thing but the first slide and second slide u pulled out won’t come out on my trumpet to be honest I didn’t even know they came out

[@tamasfoldesi2358]

Bring it to a professional.

[@lejeffe9605]

underrated

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

I’m a guitar player and just got a trumpet. I had no idea that they require so much maintenance

[@avizoid3462]

lol same i play the trumpet for band but my main instrument

[@alysonnunn4931]

Any tips on how to clean/sanitize the case??

[@AmroMusic]

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[@madsun2744]

How long is a while lol